Piece by Piece
God will give you what you need piece by piece, not too much or too little.
I’ve been fighting impatience.
That personal yet universal struggle we all deal with.
Last week I found myself getting anxious over a decision I hadn’t even made yet all because I wanted to be certain I would choose the right thing.
Trying something new? I want to make sure that it’s for me.
Someone shares a plan? I want to be sure that it’s foolproof.
God guiding me in one direction? Well, you already know I NEED the full details.
Trying to understand what God has in store for me is my main issue.
At first, I thought this was plus sized pride, but after examining my patterns, I realized something uncomfortable.
This was a lack of faith.
Impatience tricks me into thinking I’m in control instead of trusting God, who already has the full picture.
God is intentional with how he takes care of us.
He treats us like His children and instead of giving us a handful of food, he makes sure to give us an appropriate spoonful so that:
We aren’t overwhelmed
So that we can continue to work on our faith.
We know that God will not give us more than we can bear.
I like to think of God taking care of us like us eating cake.
One slice every now and then is a nice treat, but can you imagine if every day you had to eat the whole cake in one sitting?
A slice is enjoyable, but a whole cake can be a punishment.
It would be overwhelming and unhealthy.
God’s timing isn’t meant to frustrate us, it’s meant to form us.
God wants to give us our cake and let us eat it too.
He wants to give us our hearts’ desires as long as they align with his will.
When you feel the urge to rush ahead for answers, pause and ask God,
“What slice are you giving me today?
Just be patient. One slice at a time.
-G. Banks
22 The Lord your God will clear away these nations before you little by little. You may not make an end of them at once,[a] lest the wild beasts grow too numerous for you.
Deuteronomy 7:22